We assist with the Full Lifecycle of your Business
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Formation
Church Legal assists clients in forming companies and documenting their corporate agreements and agreements among owners. Examples include: Operating Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, Bylaws, and Buy/Sell Agreements
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Operation
We assist with the evolving nature of your business over time, including changes to operation, regulatory analysis, financings, and other business operations that call for legal assistance.
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Disposition/Merger
Businesses are rarely static. Whether preparing for succession to the next generation in a family business, a transfer amongst existing shareholders, a sale to a third party, or a merger, we are able to assist clients in evaluating proposed terms and documenting the transaction(s).
Fractional General Counsel & Subject matter counsel
For companies who do not have the resources or needs for a fully staffed legal department, engaging an attorney to provide services as fractional general counsel or subject matter support for the company can be a great fit. Clients benefit from the knowledge, objectivity, and support of an attorney without the investment of a full-time employee.
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Hourly
Church Legal regularly acts both as outside general counsel and subject matter counsel in a supportive role for corporate clients, legal departments, and other lawyers and law firms. These services are generally billed hourly, in quarter of an hour increments.
For clients who would like additional billing certainty, we provide monthly fixed fee options. Services beyond those included in the fixed fee engagement are charged on an hourly basis.
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Fixed Fees/Subscription
Church Legal offers outside general counsel and subject matter counsel services using a fixed fee subscription model to meet existing client needs, encourage utilization of legal resources, and provide a predictable monthly expense. Services beyond those included in the fixed fee engagement are charged on an hourly basis.
Request an appointment and strategy session to determine the option that is right for you.
Examples of Subject Matter Support
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IP Management
Church Legal supports businesses and other law firms in identifying, protecting, and managing intellectual property (IP) assets. An IP portfolio may be one of the most valuable assets of a company, and one that is often overlooked.
We work with clients to identify the IP assets that a company may have, discuss options for enhanced protection, and the cost/benefit analysis of each option. Common IP assets include trademark, copyright, patent, and trade secret.
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HIPAA
Church Legal advises on rights and responsibilities related to protected health information and data privacy and security under HIPAA, HITECH, and applicable state laws.
We assist with contract review and drafting agreements, including Business Associate Agreements.
We advise on potential breaches of PHI, evaluating whether a security incident is a breach, applicable notification obligations under law and/or by contract, as well as implementing a corrective action plan.
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IP Infringement
Whether a client has received a cease-and-desist letter or has uncovered potential infringement that it would like to police, Church Legal assists with evaluating the allegations and available next steps for the client’s consideration.
We will work with clients to seek resolution and will also support civil litigators by providing subject matter support during potential and pending litigation.
We assist clients with filing letters of protest, trademark oppositions, and cancellations.
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Stark & Antikickback
The legal landscape for those in the healthcare industry is constantly in flux. We assist clients in evaluating compliance with self-referral and anti-kickback laws and regulations, including federal and state laws, as well as contractual obligations that often mirror such requirements in the private payor context.
We evaluate the applicability of safe harbors to proposed financial relationships, and draft agreements with an eye toward compliance.
